Recent News
Jan. 25, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Jan. 20, 2021
DHSS begins implementation of electronic physician certification process for medical marijuana patients
Jan. 19, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Jan. 11, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Dec. 31, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Dec. 30, 2020
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality
Dec. 22, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Dec. 21, 2020
DHSS executes plans for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine administration
Dec. 18, 2020
DHSS issues consumer advisory for Green Gorilla Root Juice
Dec. 14, 2020
Missouri WIC changes infant formula manufacturer beginning January 1
Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS issues statewide order for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administration
Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS Director issues statement regarding FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency distribution in US
Dec. 07, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Nov. 26, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Nov. 16, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Nov. 15, 2020
DHSS issues statement regarding statewide COVID-19 case growth
Nov. 06, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Oct. 29, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available in Missouri
Oct. 24, 2020
DHSS details today’s dashboard updates
Oct. 23, 2020
Increased COVID-19 community testing efforts ongoing in Missouri
Oct. 22, 2020
DHSS concludes medical marijuana investigation
Oct. 22, 2020
State expands group of child care providers eligible for CARES Act funding
Oct. 21, 2020
DHSS investigates medical marijuana consumer complaint
Oct. 17, 2020
First medical marijuana sales to patients in Missouri take place today
Oct. 14, 2020
DHSS provides updates on Missouri’s public health dashboard
Oct. 11, 2020
DHSS addresses State of Missouri COVID-19 data concerns as it transitions to automatic reporting
Oct. 07, 2020
$10 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s child care providers
Sep. 26, 2020
DHSS announces successful medical marijuana facility commencement inspections
Sep. 25, 2020
This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever before
Sep. 24, 2020
DHSS adjusts statewide COVID-19 hotline hours
Sep. 18, 2020
DHSS reinforces continued message of importance of using COVID-19 prevention measures during gatherings
Sep. 18, 2020
DHSS issues new medical marijuana license
Sep. 11, 2020
Over $2 million from state’s medical marijuana program being transferred to veterans fund
Sep. 09, 2020
State resumes community COVID-19 testing events throughout Missouri
Aug. 20, 2020
DHSS seeks guidance regarding confidential medical marijuana information
Aug. 18, 2020
Virtual Event on Opioid Misuse Prevention Hosted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Aug. 13, 2020
USDA recognizes exemplary support for breastfeeding mothers
Aug. 10, 2020
DHSS issues four new medical marijuana facility licenses
Aug. 07, 2020
DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system
Jul. 27, 2020
Missouri pediatricians and state health department encourage parents to seek preventative care
Jul. 24, 2020
$20 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s home and community based services providers
Jul. 24, 2020
DHSS issues five new medical marijuana facility licenses
Jul. 21, 2020
COVID-19 testing available to state legislators during special session
Jul. 16, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri
Jul. 10, 2020
Missouri's rate of opioid deaths decreasing
Jul. 09, 2020
Missouri officials release CARES Act funding “toolkit” for local governments
Jul. 08, 2020
DHSS releases results of COVID-19 testing events held in southwest Missouri
Jul. 01, 2020
Missouri’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review board publishes first annual maternal mortality report
Jun. 23, 2020
Health authorities respond to outbreak in southwest Missouri
Jun. 23, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri
Jun. 22, 2020
Protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites this summer
Jun. 19, 2020
DHSS launches investigation into fraudulent medical marijuana certifications
Jun. 16, 2020
First medical marijuana facilities in Missouri complete commencement inspections
Jun. 15, 2020
Guidance for visitations transitions at Missouri long-term care facilities
Jun. 05, 2020
Missouri’s medical marijuana program publishes first annual report
Jun. 04, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri
Jun. 01, 2020
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs